Push Forward in Life: A Survivor’s Story | Hope Works
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- Опубликовано: 19 авг 2024
- In life you either push forward or roll backward, stay stuck or move forward. Brandon has endured his fair share of challenges and understands what it’s like to feel alone, left behind, or ignored.
One Sunday Brandon had a feeling he should look toward the back of the chapel. Brandon saw a young man alone with his head down, his hard countenance indicating a rough life. So Brandon went over to him, shook his hand, and said, “I’m so grateful you’re here. I know by trusting in the Lord and trusting in His teachings, He will give you everlasting peace and happiness to overcome your trials too.”
Six years later Brandon received a message on Facebook from this young man. He told Brandon that his son was named after him because of his kindness. Brandon learned this man had been dealing with PTSD and was planning to end his life. He’d felt God’s love through Brandon’s kind words that Sunday.
Brandon recalled that same Sunday morning he’d been praying. He’d said, “Father, I promise I will never forget those who feel forgotten or neglected.” Brandon believes that our challenges provide beautiful, life-changing opportunities to connect with God and with those around us.
Brandon says life is not always beautiful, but the outcomes can be if you simply turn around and push forward.
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So many times I’ve visited a Ward, and left with not one soul looking at me or even acknowledging my existence. We moved constantly with our family’s work. This was common in Wards in the USA and Germany. I’d look at people, longing for them to look back. Most of the time they did not look back at me. Thank you for reaching out to that young man. My brother killed himself at 21.
Sometimes words aren’t even needed. Just eye contact and a smile would have helped.
Thank you. It's all about ministering helping each other forward towards Christ. I'm sorry to hear about your loss
Wow thank you so much for sharing. I totally agree with your heartfelt comment. Just a smile and a handshake go so far. It takes just a second to give out, and it's often held on to and appreciated for a lifetime.
@Kat Bos, we're so sorry for the hurt and pain you've experienced, and we appreciate the perspective you shared. It is very difficult to feel we are not seen. At times when we feel alone or excluded, it can help to know that Jesus Christ knows perfectly our sadness and hurt. He was despised, rejected, misunderstood and betrayed by those who should be His friends. He will never leave you and He is always there! Continue to pray to our Heavenly Father to feel His love, keep your covenants, and you will be blessed for the kindness and forgiveness you extend to others, even when you don't receive it in return. The blog post below may provide comfort or counsel to you or others facing similar challenges: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/blog/the-longing-for-belonging?lang=eng
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints : Very beautiful article! Ty
I'm going to defend words. As a new member I have learned the importance and the USA to defend the right to assemble. Actively I choose to shake hands and present my black ass to these white folks and see how God has my back. The ward is an extension of Heaven. You just got to hold on to the faith and take it day by day and your personal journey to be reestablished and reaffirmed in the army and family of God. Bye for now
I love these seminars. They give me hope. I never put any comment. But today, feeling so isolated here with a rare disease, I want to thank you and the others who bring joy, hope and peace to my ward
I wish you a prosperous life, and to not let your rare disease control you (even though physically it can.....but you know what I mean)
You have no idea how much I could relate, that feeling of loneliness where you feel like no one thinks about you, you feel abandoned, like your life will never amount to something. I know that God is always there though, I've thanked him for just being there, holding me so I could just sit there in a comforting silence, as he was just there, not doing anything but being there, and that's what I needed desperately. I also have had a number of physical challenges, and this truly spoke to me.
The lds church is true and the book of mormon is another testiment of JESUS CHRIST, Coming from an evangelical background i thank God Elohim and his Son Jesus Christ for directing me to the truth of the restoration of the gospel ✝️
AMEN
Good job Brandon don't ever let life's obstacles get in the way of your faith and your dreams. This message should be for everybody who listens and learns, as well as people going through very tough times in life. I'm gonna ask if people could pray for me as I am going through a very difficult time in my life with the new family I'm with I really need help. thank you and God bless the world
I don't know why but mostly when I am feeling down as I watch Hope works video. The likelyhood that I would watch this video is high. I am grateful to the Lord for the life of Brenden.
I really appreciate these seminars. I don't leave comments a lot because I doubt anyone reads them, but thank you. Please do more.
Thanks for your feedback, Josh! We're glad to hear you appreciated the message.
@@churchofjesuschrist I have been watching these videos since the series started years ago. I love them because they are people keeping it real while sharing their experiences. It would be so helpful for Spanish speakers if those videos are translated into that language. Listening to people's experiences and how they copped with adversity give us hope and another perspective on situations that we may be experiencing as well.
I am glad you watched this and I do read comments. they make a difference, even to the person who you are leaving it for. Every bit of encouragement and thanks makes that person feel loved. I am glad you took the time to watch these videos. :)
I love all the stories on Hope Works but this by far is one of the best! What an amazing Christlike Man! I am overcome with emotions listening to him, thank you Brandon for your indescribable Spirit and strength! 💖
Thank you so much for this! This reminds me of God’s word: “For I am God, and mine arm is not shortened; and I will show miracles, signs, and wonders, unto all those who believe on my name.” I noticed the evidence of this scripture being fulfilled in this speech. His heroic faithfulness inspires me!
Thank you for your witness! God can use any situation for his glory. My son 31 yr recently in a wheelchair. 😢and 🙏
Brandon your a miracle and so inspirational ❤ bless you in Jesus name
God bless you for your example of following Christ despite major challenges.
Peace 🙌🏽 of God Which passeth all understanding in Christ Jesus 👏👏👏 Amen 🙌🏽
Great humor. You are not neglected God s calling you. God wants to spend time with you. Our Heavenly Father is with you God bless you and your family. Amen.
That was amazing. I want to show this to my kids. Thank you Brandon!
Thanks
Wonderful Brandon. Well done. If you liked this. You'll love his book "we are all paralyzed"
Very inspirational! Thanks Brandon!
Best decision I made becoming a sister. Wonderful talk❤
This is a beautiful presentation, what a lovely positive spirit this brother has. I love how he said the severest of gifts can give us gifts of empathy. They sure do Brother, and as difficult as it is to realise at the time, we do grow from them, and we do become refined if we allow it. I always love watching this channel, this is the 19th HW talk I have watched and recorded in my journal. And still counting.. Thank you for always bringing hope and insight my way.
What a wonderful story!!!😀 Thank you so much for your kindness, the Savior would. I personally love your great sense of humor.😁 Life must be beautiful with good laugh. I’m so grateful for your strong faith. And your Christ-like example taught me to do better, like you pray. Your great story reminds me of a scripture Matthew 25:40, The Holy Bible. Thank you.😊
Love that scripture! Thank you glad you enjoyed the message it’s because of the Savior that I’m able to give it
I understand this bc of my accident...thank you Brandon and may God continue blessing you.
wow so powerful!!! THANK YOU BRANDON!!!!
I love that he does the same thing i do. I try to help other by telling them the rhings i went through and what am struggling with. The are not the stories that i love to sharr but i do it because i know there is something that my just touch them.
The is the girl from church. She's a member of the church . She just moved here a few months ago, she's studying to become a doctor. It looks like she have no family members here.
One sunday at church she was sitting alonr as always and i felt prompted to go sit next to her. I got up not knowing what to say. And all i say hi my name is Kimisha. I was prompted to sit next you . I am one of those shy persons. Since after where ever i see her i will say.
Yesterday at church iwanted to go sit next to our elder missionary but i didn't because i wasn't sure of the do's ans don'ts of elder missionaries since it is my first time not have a senior couple here.
Thank yoy for sharing yoy story. I appreciate alot and it means alot to me because it shows different ways to do service, tells me that life is going to have ups and downs but i just have to push forward.
Thank you for the motivation i really need it to go though my day.
kimisha will Thank you for the love keep being a bright light and push forward
Thank you for your inspired words!!
Praise The Lord
I loved listening to Brandon and his experience. How tender. I often say you never know if you could be someone to change someone else's life like he did. I feel so uplifted. thank you!
You are an awesome namesake!!
I have had my share of challenges also. I am appreciative of your words. My testimony has definitely grown through my experiences
Brandon should write a memoir.
Thank you
Beautiful story, your spirit is so inspiring, God bless you.
Awesome
Happy tears 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️
An eye-opener indeed God listens to our prayers john kedari
Bless you Brandon! You are an Amazing human being! You are such an Inspiration! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Goodness unto to the lord of all things behold to his rightoursely the land strength church jesus marcy of life.😇😇
A very good video
Goodness unto to the lord of all things behold to his rightoursely the land strength church jesus marcy of life.😇😇
You are in my prayer miracle is coming to you trust to our God He is great God. He wants to come close to you sometime we have to go hard way on earth but heavenly God has everything great for you. Beautiful soul always has to go through but we will make it. Lord Jesus will take you in his salvation your future is coming very beautiful. . God bless you and your family.Amen. Amen.
Great talk x
Is there a way Of having theses talks in Spanish or at least the subtitles in Spanish. I can help and minister my friends with them. Thank you.
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Im a shopping cart too
En donde puedo conseguir este video con subtítulos en español?
Este video no esta disponible todavia en español ni con los subtítulos en español, pero usted y otros pueden encontrar el serie de videos llamado "Fe en Accion" aqui: ruclips.net/p/PLqjrepBvl6Y_lJKnQC2N7g8hiA56JtJxw
LDS CHARITY SERVICES is working in Manila with ponic-vertical-farming to feed the poor living in poverty creating jobs for 7,000 disabled, handicapt. I wished I could organize ponic-vertical-farming in Ormoc City staying with my family. They are
Philippinos and can help me. I was a long time a manager and have the ability. The LORD wants me to knock till somebody is opening and I can fulfill my commission, the task I had been given. Thanks very much to our leaders.
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I am 73 years old. How can I make my TV showing me from my tablet ? Who can help m e in Duisburg ? I'm sitting in a wheelchair and my hands and feet can't move the wheel chair, they get immediately painful cramps up to convulsion. I'm sure one day the LORD is going to help me to serve the hungry people in
Philippines with vertical gardens, punic gardens and futuristic houses out of bamboo. I'm examed in farming, in business and had a corporation in East-Berlin after the fall of the wall 1990. Training the jobless to gain skills for a new job.
how do I make a hope workes video?
Hi Scott, thanks for your question. To attend Hope Works or to share your story, you can send an email to latterdaysaintschannel@churchofjesuschrist.org. We hope that helps!
Are you going to do it again
Hi everyone I have a friend that has given hope
He has been struggling to buy to live in may i ask you to pray for him
(Jason Burrows) i s his name 😇
Thank you
And i say this in Jesus name amen 🙏
Why is God unable to bless him with the gift of his legs again??... why can't Jesus heal his legs....
Your story does not impress me.
Goodness unto to the lord of all things behold to his rightoursely the land strength church jesus marcy of life.😇😇